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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.10, 800.63 and 370.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.10, 800.63 and 370.36 is: 511.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.10 : 800.63 = 370.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.10/800.63 = 370.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.10x = 800.63 × 370.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.10x = 296,517.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,517.47/580.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.15

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